09 March 2022
Irish Refugee Council publishes Information Page for Ukrainian refugees coming to Ireland
The webpage, which can be accessed by clicking HERE, is updated regularly and provides refugees fleeing the Russian invasion with answers and guidance to their most common questions.
A quick FAQ provides the following but further, and much greater detailed information, is available on the webpage including notes in Ukrainian and Russian:
- I am Ukrainian, do I need a visa to enter Ireland? No.
- I don't have a passport or it is out of date? The Irish government have told airlines to accept Government issued identity documents, not usually acceptable for international travel, in lieu of a national passport: including, for example, National ID Cards, Birth Certificates, Internal Passports and expired passports.
- What will be my status when I arrive? You will receive temporary protection.
- I was a refugee in Ukraine, what is my status? You will also receive temporary protection.
- I was a long term resident with permanent residence in Ukraine, what is my status? You will also receive temporary protection, if you cannot return to your country.
- What is temporary protection? The right stay in Ireland or another European Union country for at least a year and you can work, receive social welfare, healthcare, education, training.
- Will I receive accommodation? If you need accommodation you should ask for it when you arrive at Dublin airport. This will be temporary accommodation, such as a hotel. You will then receive support to access longer term accommodation. You can also stay with family and friends if you wish.
- Do I need to quarantine when I arrive or a have a PCR test? No.
- Can I move to another European country after I arrive in Ireland and receive temporary protection? Yes. But please note you may be asked to return to Ireland.
- Will my passport be taken from me when apply for temporary protection? No.